Water in Wing Tips
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In the inadvertent submersion of the wing tip in water, there is a possibility that water has passed through the tip light seals and collected in the hollow wing tip where it cannot naturally drain out. If submersion occurs or if water is suspected in the wing tip, follow the procedure below to drain the water.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
14—Wing
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Unlock the wing and pull it outward.
2. Rotate the wing 90° leading edge down and hold the tip high. Water can then drain out of the tip and into the main part of the wing.
3. Rotate the wing back in the opposite direction from step two (to avoid twisting in the light wiring and/or AOA or fuel drain tubing).
4. Re-lock the wing into flying position.
Verification Method
Water removed from the tip is now free to drain from holes at the wing root.
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